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I saw this movie a couple of days after it came out and besides a dozen Latin Americans sitting in the row behind me, me and my group were practically the only ones in the theater that fine Sunday evening. Well, this movie is a little different from what regularly pops up at the theater near you. Should you go see it? If you don't, you'll miss out on a riveting acting performance by one Christian Bale. OK, understood "Harsh Times" contains a little too much "harsh" language for my tastes. Take that out of the equation and this movie is one great ride through the streets of LA and nearby Mexico. Bale and Rodriguez make dropping off resumes seem like so much fun. And for all you "Desperate Home Engineer" viewers Eva Longoria is in this too and she works for a living. Bottom line "Harsh Times" is a nice break from your usual special effect blockbusters.

If you have any I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.E.N.C.E whatsover I suggest you avoid Team America:World Police. This movie feels like a 5 minute skit that was extended to 90 minutes. The plot is clichéd, the dialogue pathetic, the jokes repetitive and the musical numbers annoying. There are several offending scenes throughout the film. But I won't go into details because it is just too gross. The movie pokes fun at celebrities like Michael Moore, Alec Baldwim and Matt Damon to name a few. I admit it does have a couple funny moments though. I liked the Matt Damon character but that was not enough to make this movie worthwhile. Do not let your friends convince you to see this movie at the theater. That's exactly what happened to me and now I feel like I deserve a refund or at least 2 hours of my life back.

Many words can be used to describe this movie but clean ain't one of them. I saw Taxi Driver for the 1st and only time about 9 years ago, yet this is a movie that just sticks to you. The main character is Travis Bickle (played by Robert De Niro). Travis is a lonely New York cabbie and ex-Vietnam vet with a Wal-Mart wardrobe whose ideal date involves taking a girl to a porno movie. Travis is a sort of anti-hero intent on making a difference to society and getting the scum (like pimps) off the streets. This is definitely a movie worth watching and very sequel worthy just to see what happens to Travis years later. It is possibly De Niro's best performance, filled with memorable lines.